MYRModel Year Report

2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:31.253Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 7 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2017: 4 complaints
2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 7 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 7 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2017: 4 complaints 2017

2009: 7 complaints

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Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

3 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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The gas tank has quick disconnect fittings that screw into a plastic flange on each side of the tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-25

Fuel gauge not working. Have had several fuel level strips replaced. BMW dealer tells me there is no fix.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-13

While riding along a twisty rural road with a passenger the engine quit without warning. Due to the rural nature of the roadway and the prevailing terrain, there were few safe places to pull over.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-18

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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Fuel level indicator extremely inaccurate leading to exhaustion of fuel supply causing stall in traffic. Extremely dangerous!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-20

Tires

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

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Shinko E705 rear tire, size 150/70/17,approximately 4K miles (All highway) mounted on OEM wheel of a 2009 BMW R1200GS adventure, tire tread blocks are severely cracked and some cracks with noted bulging/swelling while tire is inflated to 33PSI as...

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-27

Service brakes

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-09-20Service brakes, hydraulic10V276000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from August 2006 through May 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "Sleeve" Along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2010. Owners may…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2014-04-16Fuel system, gasoline13V617000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2015-05-07Wheels15V141000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V276000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 13V617000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V141000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.